Science & Tech · AI · 4 hrs ago
ChatGPT can now use open Chrome tabs for tasks
OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT’s Chrome extension to let it use tabs already open in the browser.
Users can tag Chrome in ChatGPT’s web or desktop app so it can view those tabs.
ChatGPT can compare information across tabs, such as products, vendors or services.
The extension can also use page details to help fill out forms, draft emails and organize tabs.
ChatGPT Work can control tabs to send messages, fill in forms or download files.
The update also brings ChatGPT’s conversation history into a browser sidebar, so users can access it without leaving the page.
The new features work through the extension, and users choose when to tag Chrome for ChatGPT to view their tabs.
OpenAI says ChatGPT can now use browser tabs already open in Google Chrome through its Chrome extension.
Users can tag Chrome in ChatGPT’s web or desktop app to let ChatGPT view their tabs.
OpenAI’s examples include comparing products, filling out forms, and drafting emails based on tab contents.
ChatGPT Work can also control Chrome tabs to send messages, fill out forms, download files, and organize tabs.
The update also brings ChatGPT and conversation history to a sidebar without leaving the page.
- Who
- OpenAI is adding browser-tab features to ChatGPT.
- What
- ChatGPT’s Chrome extension can view open tabs, and ChatGPT Work can control them for tasks.
- When
- The article was published on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- In Google Chrome, through ChatGPT’s extension and sidebar, with access via ChatGPT’s web or desktop app.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Access
- Tag Chrome in ChatGPT’s web or desktop app
- Sidebar
- ChatGPT and conversation history available without leaving the page
- ChatGPT Work
- Can send messages, fill out forms, download files, and organize or group tabs
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A few big upgrades for Chrome users today! We’re bringing the power of computer use to anyone who uses Chrome. First up: ChatGPT can now use your tabs in Chrome to make answers more useful and get things done for you. If you’re in Chat, it can look across your open tabs and
Next up: using ChatGPT right within a Chrome tab got a major upgrade – the full power of ChatGPT is now in your browser. Your entire ChatGPT history is right there, and you can ask question in Chat or get things done in Work – side by side while you’re on a site.
Try using ChatGPT in Chrome for tasks like… “Compare the three couches I have open by dimensions, material, delivery time, and return policy.” “Explain this article in plain English. What’s the main argument, and what evidence supports it?” “Compare these pricing pages